Sleep Like Death

by Kalynn Bayron

[Quirky Cat]

Book Summary:

Her whole life, Eve has believed that she’s destined to be the one to fight and destroy the Knight - the person plaguing her people for generations. She is unique because she has magic, but will it be enough to take on a supernatural being like no other?

When Eve realizes that her mother has become caught up in the Knight’s horrible plans, she knows she can’t wait any longer. She must act and hope she is enough to stop this monster - before it’s too late.

My Review:

I fell in love with Kalynn Bayron’s writing style after reading This Poison Heart (duology), and I’ve added a few other books of hers to my TBR list. However, I was lucky enough to get Sleep Like Death in one of my OwlCrate boxes, so now seemed like the perfect time to read her next book!

While I didn’t love Sleep Like Death as much as I enjoyed This Poison Heart, I have to admit that it was a compelling story. I know I’m a bit biased, as I adore fractured fables and twisted fairy tales

In this case, the twisted story is Snow White. It’s not my favorite of the fairy tales, which made it ripe for changing (in my mind). I love the whole Knight/Ancient Monster concept and how it played with the familiar trope of being careful what you wish for.

Ironically, my biggest problem with Sleep Like Death is the characters and how they react to things. Sometimes, Eve’s reactions/statements felt unrealistic or over the top, even for a mystical world. The same goes for her mother and other major characters in the story.

Overall, though, I enjoyed Sleep Like Death. It’s a unique take on the story, and it also makes me wish we could get a prequel showing what happened in the past (in more detail, I mean).

Highlights:
Retelling (Snow White)
LGBTQ Fantasy
Unique Twists

Trigger Warnings:
Dirty Deals
Betrayal
Animal Death

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